Easter Wreaths, Potluck Dinner, Spring Break Movie Nights, and More!
Tracy Gee Community Center
Fall Prevention Strategy and Bingo
Wednesday, March 1, at 11 a.m.
Learn how to prevent falls while having fun! This workshop blends health, education, and bingo to improving knowledge of fall risks. One in four Americans 65 and older fall each year. These falls are a leading cause of broken bones and head injuries. Don’t miss this fun and informative class with Sojourner, a fall prevention specialist. For additional information, contact Tracy Gee Community Center at 832-927-1880 or visit http://hcp4.net/gee.
Bayland Community Center
Medicare Presentation: Extra Help Program
Thursday, March 2, at 11 a.m.
Presented by Murray Pawloski from Devoted Insurance, this class will share how the Extra Help Medicare Program can help you reduce prescription costs, if you qualify. For more information, visit http://hcp4.net/bayland.
Mary Jo Peckham Aquatic & Fitness Center
American Red Cross Adult/Pediatric-CPR/First Aid/AED
Friday, March 3, 1 – 5 p.m.
Harris County residents may sign up Wednesday, Feb. 1, through Thursday, March 2.
Non-Harris County residents may sign up Thursday, Feb. 2, through Thursday, March 2.
Cost: $36 check or money order only. For additional information, contact the Mary Jo Peckham Aquatic & Fitness Center at 832-927-8890 or visit http://hcp4.net/peckham.
Steve Radack Community Center
AARP Smart Driver Course
Saturday, March 4, 8:45 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Reduce your car insurance by as much as 10% by completing AARP’s Smart Driver Course. This class cannot be used for ticket dismissal. Certificates are awarded upon course completion. The course fee for AARP members is $20, or $25 for non-members. Make checks payable to AARP. Registration is required. Call or come by the center to reserve your spot. Visit http://hcp4.net/radack for more information.
Jim & JoAnn Fonteno Senior Education Center
iPhone/iPad Class
Tuesday, March 7, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Join a technology guru for an informal and interactive hands-on session to learn the basic functions of your iPhone or iPad. Please bring your fully charged and updated iPhone or iPad to class. Registration required. Visit http://hcp4.net/fonteno.
Hockley Community Center
‘Eggcellent’ Mesh Easter Wreath
Thursday, March 10, 9 – 11 a.m.
Volunteer instructor Rebecca Garza will show us how to make colorful mesh Easter wreaths using materials readily available at dollar stores. Visit hcp4.net/events for the supplies list and to register. For more information, visit http://hcp4.net/hockley.
Precinct 4 Events Division
Spring Break Movie Nights: Up!
Sunday, March 11, through Friday, March 17 – the movie begins at dusk.
Join Harris County Precinct 4 for a spring break full of fun and entertainment for the whole family. Enjoy a family-friendly movie night, complete with children’s crafts and popcorn. Bring a picnic blanket or chairs and visit us at one of the Precinct 4 parks below:
- Saturday, March 11 – Nottingham Park
- Tuesday, March 14 – Mary Jo Peckham Park
- Thursday, March 16 – Freed Park
- Friday, March 17 – Reginald Moore Park
Visit hcp4.net/events for more information.
Glazier Senior Education Center
One Lucky Clover Potluck and Games
Thursday, March 16, 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a potluck at Glazier SEC! Enjoy carnival games, outdoor games, table tennis, and chair volleyball, and socialize with fellow Glazier members. Please bring a dish to share. Sign up in advance at the front desk. List the dish you wish to bring, and confirm your prospective attendance. For more information, visit http://hcp4.net/glazier.
John Paul Landing Park & Environmental Education Center
eBird for Everyone
Thursday, March 16, 12:30 – 2 p.m. or Saturday, March 18, 10 – 11:30 a.m.
Join us to learn how to use eBird to learn the best bird watching spot and how to record your bird sightings. We will cover navigating the website, as well as the smartphone app. Everyone is welcome, whether you are new to eBird or looking to advance your skills. Be sure to bring your smart phone, binoculars, and any questions you may have. This class is best suited to adults or older students with a keen interest in birds. For more information, email johnpaullanding@hcp4.net or call 713-274-3131.
Richard and Meg Weekley Community Center
Facebook Class
Tuesday, March 28, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Learn how to navigate a Facebook account. Facebook is a large social networking site, and learning the basics can help you stay in touch with relatives, or rekindle old friendships. Bring your device with you for this live demonstration with Harris County IT Specialist Michelle Richardson. Registration is required. For more information, call 713-274-3161 or visit http://hcp4.net/weekley.
Kleb Woods Nature Center
Wednesday Afternoon Bird Program: Birding the Galapagos with the Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Wednesday, March 29, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Guest presenter Claire Moore will discuss the wonders of the Galapagos. Learn about her Cornell Lab of Ornithology trip, and discover the birds and other wildlife that make these islands so special. This class is best suited to adults or older students with a keen interest in birds. For more information, email klebwoods@hcp4.net or call 281-357-5324.